Conjunctive Adverb Game for the Classroom

Are your students learning about conjunctive adverbs and how useful they are to make their writing and speaking more clear and organised? Learning when and how to use conjunctive adverbs can make students’  writing more interesting and easier to understand. So why not make learning fun with this great adverbs game?

To play, students choose a task card and read the question. They then write the correct answer on the recording sheet, before moving on to their next card.

Through this activity, students will show their understanding that texts are made cohesive through the use of linking devices and text connectives.

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your literacy lessons.

In addition to individual student work time, use this adverbs game as a scoot activity or exit ticket following these simple steps:

🛴 Scoot Activity 

Place the cards around the room in numerical order and give each student a recording sheet. Assign students or pairs to a starting point card. Give students time to review the card and record their answers in the corresponding space on their paper. Students will rotate to the next card when you say, “SCOOT!” Continue in this manner until students return to their starting point.

👋 Exit Ticket 

Use these cards as a formative assessment after your lesson. Pick a random assortment of cards and project them on the board for the whole class to see. Students can record their answers on a sheet of paper, sticky note or notebook.

Easily Prepare This Adverbs Activity 

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or Google Slides version of this resource. A recording sheet and answer key are also included with this download.

Print on cardboard for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access.

To keep the task cards out of pockets or under desks, punch a hole in the corner of each to place them on a binder ring.

Sustainability Tip: Print a few recording sheets on cardboard and slip them into write-and-wipe sleeves. Students can record their answers with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse them. 

Looking for More Amazing Adverbs Teaching Resources?

This teaching resource was created by Ai Endlich, a teacher in South Carolina and Teach Starter collaborator.

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